Esri Releases New ArcGIS Reality Software to Capture the World in 3D
ArcGIS Reality Enables Site, City, and Country-wide 3D Mapping for Digital Twins REDLANDS, Calif.— Business, government, and science organizations increasingly rely on drones, crewed aircraft, and satellites to capture imagery. Detailed imagery data provides visibility into operations and opportunities, unpacking information from every pixel and transforming static pictures into dynamic digital representations of the world. 3D models and high-resolution maps of construction sites, compl...
GSSI Showcases GPR Technology at Con Expo 2023
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI), the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its GPR equipment at Con Expo, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In booth #N12921 GSSI will display its UtilityScan® system, StructureScan Mini XT, and PaveScan RDM 2.0 for the utility, concrete, and transportation industries. The UtilityScan® system makes locating and marking the depth of underground utilities in real-time in the field easier. With r...
Innovations improve field productivity and subcontractor management for better cost and schedule certainty
Newest enhancements to InEight’s construction project management platform bring better forecasting accuracy, improved field collaboration, and more visibility and control over subcontractor performance. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – InEight Inc., a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced its latest suite of software innovations, which are designed to increase forecasting accuracy, field productivity, and subcontractor management. These latest updates pr...
Watson-Marlow announces new Qdos 60 PU pump with advanced polymer metering capabilities
The new Qdos 60 PU has a pumphead with a polyurethane tubing element. The dosing process is regulated by an external control system. With an expanding market worldwide for advanced polymer dosing systems, the introduction of the Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is a timely addition to the company’s range. It means operators can now deploy efficient, safe, and reliable polymer metering at any water or wastewater treatment plant. Polymers...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Elevated Column Base Ideal for Stacked Balconies in Multifamily Construction
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie® ECB elevated column base, which features added standoff height that makes it easy to install waterproofing and lightweight concrete topping when connecting column or post bases in multifamily construction. A continuation of the Simpson Strong-Tie ECBQ design first launched in 2011, the new ECB elevated column base features a two-inch stan...
Presagis Introduces VELOCITY 5D Plugin for Unreal Engine
Enables Geospatially Accurate 3D Simulations with Digital Twins Montreal, Canada — Presagis, developer of the VELOCITY 5D (V5D) digital twin production platform, today announced availability of the V5D Plugin for Unreal Engine, the most powerful 3D computer graphics engine on the market today. The plugin enables users to load a GIS-generated V5D digital twin into Unreal Engine to create highly realistic visualizations and simulations of entire cities and even countries. “The primary applic...
Esri Space Act Agreement with NASA
More NASA-Published Earth Science Data Services Will Be Accessible in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World REDLANDS, Calif.— The science community at large is undertaking critical work, researching solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, many of which require a geographic approach. The ability of scientists and researchers to make informed decisions related to these challenges—from natural disasters to climate change mitigation—relies heavily on accessible, authoritative geospatia...
NSK bearings reduce concrete floor manufacturing machine failures to zero
NSK’s full-complement cylindrical roller bearing units with seals Regular bearing failures in a concrete floor manufacturing machine were leading to extensive downtime, costly lost production, and high maintenance costs. To rectify the problem, the customer turned to the expertise of NSK, which redesigned the wheel hub and stub axle assembly (with correctly specified bearings). This action reduced failure rates from 20 a year, to zero, providing savings for the customer of €68,607. Th...
EagleView Adds Imagery Options to EagleView Cloud, Including 1-inch Oblique Images, Enhancing the Service to Help Governments Make Better and More Confident Decisions
1-inch GSD Oblique Images Help Governments Gain Valuable Insights on Buildings, Homes and Properties. 3-inch Orthogonal Images Provide an Additional Top-Down View, and Are Now Available Multiple Times Per Year. ROCHESTER, NY, Jan. 25, 2023 - EagleView Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of aerial imagery, software and analytics, is enhancing EagleView Cloud for government customers. The company’s signature imagery and software service features clear aerial imagery, accurate propert...
Vodafone Creates Country-Scale Digital Twins to Engineer Better Networks
Boris Pitchforth, the lead architect of Vodafone’s digital twin, began the project of capturing network and environmental details in 3D out of personal curiosity and more and more dimensions have been added as it has proved to be useful for all aspects of the business. Key Takeaways Vodafone’s digital twin started as a map and now delivers many operational efficiencies. Vodafone engineers use the digital twin to conduct virtual site visits. Vodafone planners use digital twins to lo...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
